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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,085.20, 26,544.42 and 18,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,085.20, 26,544.42 and 18,085.20 is: 26,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,085.20 : 26,544.42 = 18,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,085.20/26,544.42 = 18,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,085.20x = 26,544.42 × 18,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,085.20x = 480,061,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,061,144.58/18,085.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,544.42

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